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2024 Women in Construction: Alexis Smith Hamdan, McCormack Suny LLC
March 29, 2024
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I was involved in a precedent setting decision wherein I helped defeat a $125 million whistleblower case against my client, a ready-mix producer. While I have handled many other construction related cases, this case was special because during this years’ long battle,
Company of the Month: Women at Griffin Electric - Paving the way
March 29, 2024
Holliston, MA For many young people entering the workforce, navigating the pathway to a successful career can be overwhelming. Finding the balance to achieve personal and professional goals can sometimes be difficult. Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc. (Griffin Electric), a leading electrical subcontractor throughout New England and the Southeast for over 45 years
2024 Women in Construction: Elizabeth Spath, Cushman & Wakefield
March 29, 2024
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? The passion to be challenged and the reward for providing innovative solutions to our clients. In the AEC industry, the projects we work on are varied and each has its own complexities and unknowns.
2024 Women in Construction: Jillianne Freitas, Acella Construction Corporation
March 29, 2024
What was your greatest professional achievement or most notable project in the last 12 months? I believe that my most significant accomplishment in my profession is the creation of a strong network of relationships that allows me to continuously improve my work. By actively seeking feedback from subcontractors and architects
2024 Women in Construction: Lisa Chirillo, Viking Construction Inc.
March 29, 2024
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? My journey in construction began over 20 years ago. It was a time when the majority of women assumed administrative roles within the industry. Since then, the construction industry has evolved as more and more organizations welcome the value
2024 Women in Construction: Paje Owens, Brennan Consulting, Inc.
March 26, 2024
What has been the driving force behind your success in the AEC industry? Success is not achieved by one person but accomplished by a great team. I strive to be a strong leader who works to inspire and empower each member of my team. I embrace their unique strengths and abilities.
Small bays for big boys (and girls) - by David Skinner
February 23, 2024
What makes a good investment in a world where interest rates are almost as high as the age of the next presidential options, or perhaps as high as the rest of the country seems to be on the next alleged “football dynasty” (which is in fact nothing of a dynasty
No downturn predicted for the Southern New Hampshire market - by Michael Harrington
February 23, 2024
The New Hampshire industrial market remains resilient despite the recent increase in vacancy rates. As I pointed out in my August 2023 NEREJ article, New Hampshire has not been immune from the effects of national macro-economic conditions. Increases in interest
2024 Women in Construction Spotlight - Nominate a women from your firm today!
February 9, 2024
We are now accepting nominations and reservations for our annual Women in Construction Spotlight! Scheduled to publish in the March 29th NEREJ, this spotlight will showcase personal and professional achievements and industry insights from women across New England's A/E/C industry. Don't miss this chance to recognize someone from your firm.
2024 forecast for 1031 tax-deferred exchanges - by Brendan Greene and Mark McCue
January 26, 2024
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 1031 allows a property owner, who holds property for “the productive use in a trade or business or for investment” to defer paying capital gains taxes if the property owner sells such property, identifies “like kind” property
The year ahead: What’s 2024 going to look like? - by Bill Pastuszek
January 26, 2024
The recently concluded year of 2023, was not one that would necessarily want to be relived. Nothing felt certain or right. Residential markets experienced weird dynamics and commercial real estate performed unevenly and unsatisfyingly.
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